monosaccgaride

Definition
Properties
Sources
Functions

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Monosaccharides

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Monosaccharides

Definition and properties

These are the simplest carbohydrates.
Soluble in water.
Sweet in taste
Crystalline solids
They are polyhydroxy (-OH) aldehydes (CHO) or ketones (-C=O)

​So, Glucose is Aldo-sugar while, Fructose is Keto-sugar.

​Keton

Aldehyde

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What are the sources of monosacchrides?

• Cereals

• Fruits

• Nuts

• Meat

Function of Monosaccharides

1, Provide energy for cellular functions
2. Act as building blocks for oligo and polysaccharides

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Research 5 more examples of monosacchride, write their sources and functions.